Please read this Operator s Manual carefully before using the machine.

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1 operator s manual

2 The concept behind the Automower comes straight out of nature - the principle of the grazing animal. Which means basically that the grass is cut a little and often. This is not only more efficient, it s better for the grass too. Please read this Operator s Manual carefully before using the machine.

3 Table of contents 1. Introduction and safety Introduction Symbols on Automower Symbols in the Operator s Manual Safety instructions Presentation Automower, what s what? Function of Automower Search method More than one Automower in a garden One Automower in several gardens Installation Preparations Installation of the charging station Charging the battery Installation of the boundary wire Connecting the boundary wire Checking the installation Linking the Automower to the charging station Installation of the guide wire Use Charging a discharged battery Using the timer Starting the Automower Stopping the Automower Restart Switching off the Automower Adjusting the cutting height Control panel Shortcuts Programs Select Numbers Main switch Menu functions Main menu Automower main menu, menu overview Commands (1) Timer (2) Garden (3) Settings (4) Garden example - proposed installation and settings Maintenance Battery Winter storage Service After winter storage Cleaning Replacing the blades Trouble shooting Technical data Environmental information Index Automower from 3

4 Table of contents Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance and function of products without prior notice. This Operator's Manual deals with version 2.3x of the mower s control program. 4 Automower from

5 1. Introduction and safety 1. Introduction and safety 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your Automower from Husqvarna requires knowledge of its function. This Operator's manual contains important information about the mower, how you install it and how you use it. The following system is used in the Operator's manual to make this easier: Text written in italics is a text that is shown on the mower's display or is a reference to another section of the Operator's manual. Words written in bold are one of the buttons on the mower's keypad. Words written in UPPERCASE and italics refer to the position of the main switch and the different operating modes on the mower. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read through the Operator s Manual carefully and understand the content before using your Automower WARNING Automower can be dangerous if incorrectly used. Automower from 5

6 1. Introduction and safety 1.2 Symbols on Automower These symbols can be found on the lawn mover. Study them carefully so you understand their significance. Read through the Operator s Manual carefully and understand the content before using your Automower. The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator s Manual must be carefully followed if the mower is to be used safely and efficiently The Automower can only start when the main switch is moved to the ON position and the correct PIN code has been entered. Inspection and/or maintenance must be carried out with the main switch set to OFF. Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades. Never place your hands or feet close to or under the body when Automower is in operation. DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Do not ride on the Automower This product conforms to the applicable EU Directives This product must be left at an appropriate recycling station Automower from

7 1. Introduction and safety 1.3 Symbols in the Operator s Manual These symbols can be found in the Operator s Manual. Study them carefully so you understand their significance. Inspection and/or maintenance must be carried out with the main switch set to OFF. Always wear protective gloves when working with the mower s underframe Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the Automower A warning box indicates a risk of personal injury exist, especially when the stated instructions are not followed. WARNING Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx An information box indicates a risk of material damage exist, especially when the stated instructions are not followed. The box is also used where there is a risk of user error. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx. Automower from 7

8 1. Introduction and safety 1.4 Safety instructions Use Please read the Operator's Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using Automower. It is not permitted to modify the original design of the Automower. All modifications are made at your own risk. Check that there are no stones, branches, tools, toys or other objects on the lawn that can damage the blades and cause the mower to stop Start the Automower according to the instructions. When the main switch is in the ON position; make sure you keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades. Never put your hands and feet under the mower. Never lift up the Automower or carry it around when it is running. Do not let persons who do not know how the Automower works and behaves use the mower. Never use Automower if persons, especially children, or pets, are in the immediate vicinity. Do not put anything on top of the Automower or its charging station. Do not allow the Automower to be used with a defective blade disc or body. Neither should it be used with defective blades, screws, nuts or cables. Do not use the Automower if the main switch does not work. Always switch off the Automower using the main switch when you do not intend to use the mower. The Automower can only start when the main switch is moved to the ON position and the correct PIN code has been entered. The Automower must never be used at the same time as a sprinkler. In this case use the timer function, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49, so the mower and sprinkler never run simultaneously Automower from

9 1. Introduction and safety Transport The original packaging should be used when transporting the Automower over long distances. To safely move from or within the working area: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. If the stop protection, (see page 61) used to prevent theft, has been activated enter the first number of the PIN code. You select the four digit PIN code when you start the mower for the first time, see page Move the main switch to the OFF position if you intend to carry the mower. 3. Carry the mower by the handle at the rear under the mower. Carry the mower with the top against your body Maintenance WARNING When the mower is turned upside down the main switch must always be set to the OFF position. The main switch should be set to the OFF position during all work on the mower s underframe, such as cleaning or replacing the blades Inspect the Automower each week and replace any damaged or worn parts. Check especially that the blades and blade disc are not damaged. Replace all blades and screws at the same time if necessary so that the rotating parts are balanced, see 8. Maintenance on page 70. Automower from 9

10 2. Presentation 2. Presentation This chapter contains information you should be aware of when planning the installation. An installation of Automower from Husqvarna includes four main components: Automower, an automatic lawn mower that mows the lawn by moving in essentially an irregular pattern. The mower is powered by a maintenance-free battery. Charging station, where your Automower returns when the charge level in the battery becomes too low. The charging station has three functions: To send control signals along the boundary wire. To send out signals so the Automower finds the charging station. To charge the Automower battery Transformer, which is connected between the charging station and a 120V wall socket. The transformer is connected to the wall socket via an integrated power cord and to the charging station via a 66 ft long low voltage cable. The low voltage cable must not be extended. Boundary wire, laid in a loop around the Automower s working area. The wire is laid around the edges of the lawn and around objects and plants that the mower must not run into. The boundary wire supplied for the installation is 820 ft long. If this is not sufficient more wire can be purchased, with a connector, and spliced onto the existing wire Automower from

11 0 35cm 10cm 2. Presentation 2.1 Automower, what s what? cm 35cm 30cm 10cm The numbers in the picture correspond to: 1. Charging strip 2. Cutting height adjustment cover 3. Catch button to open the cutting height adjustment cover 4. Front wheel 5. Drive wheel 6. Body 7. Stop button 8. Keypad 9. Display 10. Main switch 11. Handle 12. Chassis box with electronics, battery and motors 13. Skid plate 14. Blade disc 15. Charging station 16. Contact strips 17. LED for operation check of the boundary wire 18. Boundary wire 19. Transformer with power cord 20. Low voltage cable 21. Staples 22. Boundary wire connector 23. Nails for securing the charging station 24. Measurement gauge for help when installing the boundary wire 25. Boundary wire coupler 26. Operator s Manual Automower from 11

12 2. Presentation 2.2 Function of Automower Capacity The Automower is recommended for lawns up to 0.5 acre. Automower mows about 800 ft 2 per hour. How large an area is mown depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type of grass, growth rate and humidity. The shape of the garden is also significant. If the garden mainly consists of open lawns, the Automower can mow more per hour than if the garden consists of several small lawns separated by trees, flower beds and passages. How long the Automower mows and recharges can vary depending on, among others, the ambient temperature. Up to about 77 F a fully charged Automower mows for approximately minutes, depending on the age of the battery and the thickness of the grass. The mower then charges for about 45 minutes. Above 77 F both the mowing and charging times gradually drop. Mowing technique The mowing system used by Automower is based on an effective and energy efficient principle. Unlike normal lawn mowers, Automower cuts the grass instead of striking it off. We recommend you allow the Automower to mainly mow in dry weather to obtain the best possible result. Automower can even mow in the rain, however, wet grass easily collects on the mower and the risk of slipping on steep slopes is greater. When there is a risk of thunder the Automower should not stand in the charging station. The 24 V connector should also be removed. The blades must be in good condition to obtain the best mowing result. In order to keep the blades sharp for as long as possible it is important to keep the lawn free from branches, small stones and other objects Automower from

13 2. Presentation Working method The Automower automatically mows the lawn. It continuously combines mowing and charging. The charging station sends out a signal that the Automower can sense at a distance of ft. The mower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. The Automower does not mow when it is searching for the charging station. When Automower searches for the charging station it uses one or more of three different search methods: Irregular, Follow loop in and Follow guide wire. For more information about the search methods, see 2.3 Search method on page 15 and Follow loop in (3-2-2) on page 55. When the battery is charged the mower reverses, turns around and leaves the charging station in a randomly selected direction within the exit sector To make it easier for the Automower to reach all parts of the garden you can manually set how the mower will leave the charging station, see 6.5 Garden (3) on page When the Automower body hits an obstacle, the mower reverses and selects a new direction. Two sensors, at the front and back on the Automower, sense when the mower approaches the boundary wire. The Automower overruns the wire by up to 27 centimeters (11") before it turns. The overrun length can be set, see Drive past wire (3-4-2) on page Automower from 13

14 2. Presentation The STOP button on the top of Automower is mainly used to stop the mower when it s running. When the STOP button is pressed a cover opens, behind which there is a control panel. The STOP button remains depressed until the cover is closed again. This acts as start inhibitor. The control panel on the top of the Automower is where you manage all the mower settings. The main switch is also located on the control panel. Open the control panel cover by pressing down the STOP button. When the main switch is turned ON for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which includes: selection of the language, time format, date format and four digit PIN code, plus setting of the time and date, see page 34. The selected PIN code must then be entered each time the main switch is moved to the ON position. This theft-prevention function is called Time lock (4-1-2) and Automower has this function activated as a default setting. The function also means that the mower stops mowing after a set number of days and will not continue until the correct PIN code has been entered. The function can be deactivated or changed as required. For more information about Time lock (4-1-2), see page 60. The Automower can enter a sleep mode to save power. The display on the control panel is then completely dimmed. The sleep mode is activated 25 minutes after the STOP button has been pressed and then not reset to the operating mode. Automower is then activated by switching the main switch off and on. The sleep mode can also be activated in the event of a fault occurring during mowing or charging and which is not rectified within 25 minutes. The Automower is then activated by pressing the STOP button Automower from

15 2. Presentation Movement pattern The mower s movement pattern is irregular and is determined by the Automower itself. A movement pattern is never repeated. This mowing system means the lawn is mown equally without any mowing lines. If the Automower enters an area where it senses the grass is longer than earlier, it can change the movement pattern. It can then mow in a square pattern to cover the area of longer grass more systematically. Thereafter the mower returns to the irregular movement pattern. When Automower mows in a square pattern, this is known as square mode cutting. The main switch must be set to ON and the mower must have been operational for about hours in order for Automower to start square mode cutting Search method Automower can be set to search for the charging station in three different ways. Using the setting options the three search methods can be combined to optimize the search for the charging station. The required search method or methods depends on the shape of the garden. Search method 1: Irregular Automower runs irregularly until it finds the charging station. This search method is best for an installation that has an open lawn and no narrow passages (narrower than about 10 ft). The advantage of this search method is that there is no risk of leaving tracks in the grass after the mower. The disadvantage is that the search times can be somewhat longer Automower from 15

16 2. Presentation Search method 2: Follow loop in Automower runs irregularly until it reaches the boundary wire. The mower then follows the boundary wire in to the charging station. This search method is best for an installation that has an open lawn with wide passages (wider than about 10 ft) and no, or only a small, island. The advantage of this search method is that the search times are generally short. The disadvantage is that tracks can be formed to a certain extent in the grass behind the mower. Problems can also arise if there are narrow passages or a large number of islands, for example, bushes. Automower may need to drive round an island up to 2-3 times, before it realizes that it is an island and drives on. Search method 3: Follow guide wire Automower runs irregularly until it reaches the guide wire. The mower then follows the guide wire in to the charging station. The guide wire is an extra wire that is laid from the charging station, out towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage and is then connected to the boundary wire. For more information, see 3.8 Installation of the guide wire on page 34. This search method is best for an installation that has numerous or large islands, narrow passages or steep slopes. The advantage of this search method is that the search times are generally short. The disadvantage is that the mower can leave tracks in the grass along the length of the guide wire Automower from

17 2. Presentation 2.4 More than one Automower in a garden If you install more than one Automower in the same area of lawn, each mower must have its own PIN code. However, if the boundary wires are laid at least 16" from each other the mowers can have the same PIN code. This will mean that about 8" between the working areas will not be mowed. Contact your dealer for further information. 2.5 One Automower in several gardens One Automower can easily be used for more than one garden, where each garden has its own charging station and boundary wire. The mower can then have the same PIN code for all gardens. Contact your dealer for further information. Automower from 17

18 3. Installation 3. Installation This chapter describes how you install Automower from Husqvarna. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation. Read the whole of this chapter too before starting the installation. How the installation is made also affects how well Automower will work. It is therefore important to plan the installation carefully. Planning is simplified if you make a sketch of the working area, including all obstacles. This makes it easier to see the ideal positions for the charging station, boundary wire and guide wire, if used. Draw on the sketch how the boundary wire and the guide wire, if used, should be routed. Carry out the installation in the following steps: 3.1 Preparations. 3.2 Installation of the charging station. 3.3 Charging the battery. 3.4 Installation of the boundary wire. 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire. 3.6 Checking the installation. 3.7 Linking the Automower to the charging station. 3.8 Installation of the guide wire. To carry out a complete start-up of an Automower the charging station must be in position and connected, the boundary wire connected, and the mower connected to the charging station. If you would like to start the mower without having completed the full boundary installation, you can connect a temporary short loop around the mower. 18 Automower from

19 3. Installation 3.1 Preparations 1. If the lawn in the proposed working area is taller than 4", mow it using a normal lawn mower. Then collect the clippings. 2. Read carefully through all the steps before the installation. 3. Check that all parts for the installation are included: The numbers in brackets refer to the detail diagram 2.1 Automower, what s what? on page 11. Operator s Manual (26) Automower Charging station (15) Boundary wire (18) Transformer (19) Low voltage cable (20) Staples (21) Boundary wire connector (22) Nails (23) Measurement gauge (24) Boundary wire coupler (25) During installation you will also need: A hammer to knock the staples into the ground, combination pliers and a straight spade if the boundary wire is to be buried Installation of the charging station Ideal position of the charging station For examples of good positioning of the charging station, see 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings on page 65. If you are going to install a guide wire, read 3.8 Installation of the guide wire, see page 34, before choosing the position of the charging station. Automower from 19

20 3. Installation The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free area in front of it (at least 10 ft). It should also be positioned centrally in the working area so that Automower can easily find the charging station and quickly reach all parts of the working area. It is a good idea to place the charging station in the shadow. The battery is spared if it is charged in the lowest possible ambient temperature. The charging station must be positioned on relatively level ground. The height difference must not differ more than 2" between the front and rear of the charging station The charging station must not be positioned so that its plate bends Consider the distance to a wall socket when choosing the position. The charging station should be connected to a 120V wall socket via the low voltage cable and transformer. The supplied low voltage cable is 66 ft long. Tip! It is possible to let the low voltage cable cross the working area. It must then be either stapled down or buried. In some cases there is a better positioning option for the charging station than close to a house wall or by the closest wall socket. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The low voltage cable must not be extended IMPORTANT INFORMATION The transformer is for indoor use only. The transformer must be placed where it is well ventilated and is not exposed to direct sunlight. It is recommended to use an earth fault-breaker when connecting the transformer to the wall socket. 20 Automower from

21 3. Installation Do not put the charging station in a corner or pocket in the working area. Avoid placing the charging station in a narrow passage (narrower than about 10 ft) Installation and connecting the charging station 1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot. 2. Secure the charging station to the ground using the supplied nails. IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is not permitted to make new holes in the plate. Only the existing holes may be used to secure the plate to the ground Automower from 21

22 3. Installation 3. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. Only use original cable and transformer. 4. Connect the low voltage cable to the transformer. The connectors may be slightly difficult to connect, as they are moisture-proof Connect the transformer s power cord to a 120V wall socket. It is preferable to use an earth-fault breaker as recommended IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate Automower from

23 3. Installation 3.3 Charging the battery The Automower is supplied with an uncharged battery. As soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the mower. 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. 2. Place the Automower in the charging station to charge the battery while you are laying the boundary wire. From an uncharged state the battery takes about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until it is fully charged. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Automower cannot be used before the installation is complete Installation of the boundary wire The boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways: Securing the wire to the ground with staples. It is preferable to staple down the boundary cable, if you want to make adjustments to the boundary wire during the first few weeks of operation. Bury the wire. It is preferable to bury the boundary wire if you want to dethatch or aerate the lawn. If necessary both methods can be combined so one part of the boundary wire is stapled down and the remainder is buried. Best position for the boundary wire The boundary wire should be laid so it: Forms a loop around the working area for Automower. Only an original boundary wire must be used. This is tinned and has a high quality insulation to withstand the dampness in the ground. Is a maximum of 1640 ft long. Maintains a maximum distance of 10 ft from Automower in the entire working area. Automower from 23

24 3. Installation The boundary wire is laid at different distances from obstacles depending on what the working area borders. The picture below shows how the boundary wire should be routed around the working area and around obstacles Boundaries for the working area If a high obstacle, for example a wall or fence, borders the working area, the boundary wire should be laid 14" from the obstacle. This will prevent the Automower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear. If the working area borders against a small ditch, for example, a flower bed or a small elevation, e.g. a low verge (1" - 2"), the boundary wire should be laid 12" inside the working area. This prevents the wheels from driving into the ditch or up onto the verge Automower from

25 3. Installation If the working area borders against a flat path or the like that lies level with the lawn, it is possible to allow the Automower to run a little over the path. The boundary wire should then be laid 4" from the edge of the path. When the working area is divided by a flat slab path that is level with the lawn, it is possible to allow the Automower to run over the path. It can be an advantage to lay the boundary wire under the slabs. The boundary wire can also be laid in the joint between the slabs. Note! The Automower must never run over a gravel path or similar material, which can damage the blades If the working area borders against, for example, pools of water the boundary wire should be supplemented with a fence or the like. The height must then be at least 6". This will prevent the Automower, under any circumstances, coming outside of the working area. When Automower searches for the charging station or follows the loop according to the function Follow loop (3-2) (see page 53), it runs along the side of the boundary wire at a specific distance. The Corridor width (3-2-3) function determines the distance from the boundary wire that the mower shall run. It is recommended to state as high a Corridor width value as possible. A high Corridor width value reduces the risk of tracks forming. For more information about Corridor width (3-2-3), see page 56. In exceptional cases Automower can be set to straddle the boundary wire, that is to say, half the mower inside the loop and the other half outside. The boundary wire must then be kept at a distance of about 16" from all the boundaries of the working area and from the edges of a passage Automower from 25

26 3. Installation Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles that can not withstand a collision, for example, flower beds and fountains. Run the cable out to the area, route it around the area to be demarcated and then back along the same route. If staples are used, the wire should be laid under the same staple on the return route. When the boundary wire to and from the island are close together, the mower can drive over the wire. Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example, trees or bushes higher than 6", do not need to be demarcated by the boundary wire. The Automower will turn when it collides with this type of obstacle. However, for the most gentle and silent operation, it is preferable to demarcate all fixed objects in and around the working area. Obstacles that slope slightly, for example, stones or large trees with raised roots, should be demarcated or removed. Automower can otherwise slide up onto this kind of obstacle causing the blades to be damaged Secondary areas When the working area is made up of two areas that are not joined by a sufficiently wide passage, it is recommended to create a secondary area. Run the boundary wire then around the secondary area so that it forms an island outside of the main area. Automower must be moved manually between the main and secondary areas. Use the MAN operating mode when Automower shall mow a secondary area. Secondary area Main area Automower from

27 3. Installation Passages when mowing Long narrow passages and areas, narrower than 5-7 ft, should be avoided. When Automower mows there is a risk that it runs around in the passage or area for a too long a period. The lawn will then look flattened. Passages when searching for the charging station The distance between the boundary wires in a passage must be at least 10 ft in order for Automower to follow the boundary wire through the passage without the need of changing the mower's default settings. When the distance is less than 10 ft, there are two options available that permit Automower to run through the passage. 1. Install a guide wire. When the distance between the boundary wires is less than 10 ft, it is recommended to install a guide wire through the passage. For more information about the guide wire, see 3.8 Installation of the guide wire on page 34. Usually the installation of the guide wire is the best solution with narrow passages. The narrowest passage that Automower can run through with the help of a guide wire is 2 ft between the boundary wires. 2. Change the default Corridor width (3-2-3) setting. When the distance between the boundary wires in a narrow passage is more than 7 ft it is possible for Automower to run through the passage if a low value is set for the Corridor width (3-2-3) function (see page 56). However, a low value involves a large risk of tracks forming along the entire boundary wire. The transition between a large area and a passage should be, if possible, designed like a funnel, with rounded corners, to make it easier for Automower to enter the passage. Secondary area At least 10 ft Main area Automower from 27

28 3. Installation Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10 %. The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10 %. There is a risk of Automower finding it difficult to turn there. The mower will then stop and show the fault message Outside working area. The risk is at its greatest in damp weather conditions, as the wheels can slip on the wet grass. However, the boundary wire can be laid across a slope steeper than 10 % when there is an obstacle that Automower can be permitted to collide with, for example, a fence or a dense hedge. Automower can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 35 % (see picture). Areas that slope more must be demarcated by the boundary wire. When any part of the working area's boundary slopes more than 10" per 100", the boundary wire must be routed about 40" in on flat ground before the slope starts Automower from

29 3. Installation Laying out the boundary wire Run the boundary wire around the working area, but wait before connecting the wire to the charging station. When you run the boundary wire, remember the boundary wire may need to be adjusted later. Accordingly, run: A few extra meters of wire, at the beginning and end, close to the charging station. A few extra meters of wire about every 100 ft around the entire loop. All extra wire should be laid in tight, parallel loops. If staples are used, the parallel loops should be placed under the same staple IMPORTANT INFORMATION Extra wire must not be placed in coils outside the boundary wire. This can disrupt the Automower Tip! Use the supplied measurement gauge as a guide when you lay out the boundary wire. This helps you to easily set the correct distance between the boundary wire and the boundary/obstacle. If you intend to staple down the boundary wire: Tip! Mow the lawn where the wire is to be laid using a normal lawn mower or a trimmer. It will then be easier to lay the wire close to the ground and the risk of the mower cutting the wire off is reduced. Make sure to lay the boundary wire tight to the ground and secure the staples close together. The wire must generally lie close to the ground so as not to be cut off before the grass roots have grown over it. Use a hammer to knock down the staples in the ground. Automower from 29

30 3. Installation If you intend to bury the boundary wire: Make sure to place the boundary wire at least 0.5" and a maximum of 8" into the ground. The boundary wire must not be crossed on the path to and from an island. Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire can be routed in several different ways in towards the charging station. The best alternative is to route the wire completely outside the charging station, see alternatives 1 and 2 in the illustration. The wire can also be placed under the charging station plate as shown in alternative 3 in the illustration. However, the wire should not be placed outside alternative 3 because it can then be difficult for Automower to find the charging station When connecting to the charging station, the right end of the boundary wire should be guided into the right-hand hole and the cable's left end in the left-hand hole Automower from

31 3. Installation Joining the boundary wire If the boundary wire is not long enough and needs to be spliced: Use original solderless coupler, part number It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection. To splice: Insert both cable ends in the coupler. Now press down the button on top of the connector fully. Use a pair of pliers or the like, as the button on the connector is difficult to press down by hand. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Twisted cables, or a screw terminal (chock-block), insulated with insulation tape is not a satisfactory splice. Soil moisture will cause the conductors to oxidize and after a while result in a broken circuit Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: 1. Lift up the cover on the charging station: Grip under the edge of the cover with both hands and pull straight out towards the sides. Now lift the cover straight up Automower from 31

32 3. Installation 2. Slide in the ends of the boundary wire in the lowermost holes on the charging station and catch them in the uppermost holes. The right hand wire end should be inserted in the right hand hole, and the left hand wire end in the left hand hole IMPORTANT INFORMATION The boundary wire must not be crossed when connecting to the charging station. Therefore the right hand wire end must be connected to the right hand connector on the charging station and vice versa. 3. Place the cable ends in the connector: Open the connector. Place the wire in the connector grip Press the connector together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a click Automower from

33 3. Installation 5. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 0.4" - 0.8" above respective connectors. 6. Press the connector onto the contact pin, marked A, on the charging station IMPORTANT INFORMATION The right hand connector should be connected on the right hand contact pin on the charging station and vice versa. 7. Refit the cover on the charging station. Ensure the three guides on the charging station enter the right holes in the cover Checking the installation Check the loop signal by looking to see what indication the green LED on the charging station is giving. Steady light = the signal is okay. Flashing once every other second = break in the loop and no signal found. Flashing twice every other second = signal found, but the wire is probably damaged. Check all wire connections Automower from 33

34 3. Installation 3.7 Linking the Automower to the charging station 1. Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button. 2. Place the Automower in the charging station. 3. Set the main switch to the ON position. A start-up sequence begins when the Automower is started for the first time. The following is requested: Language, time format, correct time, date format, date, and four-digit PIN code. All combinations except 0000 are permitted. When you have chosen a PIN code with the Automower placed in the charging station, the mower and charging station are then linked to each other Installation of the guide wire The guide wire is an extra wire that is laid from the charging station, out towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage and is then connected to the boundary wire. The same wire used for the boundary wire is also used for the guide wire. In similarity to the boundary wire, the guide wire can either be stapled down or buried. When a guide wire is installed, the Automower can also be set to follow the guide wire out from the charging station using the function Follow loop out (3-2-1), see page 53. Need of a guide wire The guide wire may be necessary in installations where the search methods Irregular and Follow loop in are not adequate for the mower to quickly and easily find the charging station. A few examples of installations where a guide wire is recommended follow below: Narrow passages. In passages where the distance between the boundary wires is less than 10 ft, it is recommended to install a guide wire through the passage. This is a better solution than allowing Automower to follow close to the boundary wire by setting a low Corridor width value. 34 Automower from

35 3. Installation The boundary wire runs along a steep slope (steeper than 35 %). When Automower follows the boundary wire that runs along a steep slope, the mower will change direction and run away from the boundary wire. Numerous or large islands. If Automower is permitted to follow the boundary wire it may circle an island roughly twice before it leaves the island and once again searches for the boundary wire. The route to a remote area is long or complicated. When Automower shall follow the boundary wire to or from a remote area and the route along the boundary wire to the area is long or complicated The boundary wire runs across a long slope (steeper than 10 %). When Automower follows the boundary wire across a slope (steeper than 10 %) the mower must compensate for the slope. The mower then follows the boundary wire at a slower speed. The risk of the mower running outside of the working area due to skidding increases. The charging station is positioned on an island. When there is more than 13 ft between the charging station and the outer edge of the boundary wire, it can take a long time for Automower to find the charging station when it follows the boundary wire. There is a risk of the mower following the outer edge of the working area 2-3 turns before it changes direction and starts to follow the loop at another spot Automower from 35

36 3. Installation Placement and connection of the guide wire 1. Check that the charging station has the best placement. The guide wire together with the part of the boundary wire that makes up the return to the charging station is known as the guide loop. The current in the guide loop always goes to the left in the connection between the guide wire and the boundary wire. The adjoining picture shows what is considered a guide loop. The picture is also a good example of an ideal position for the charging station to give the shortest possible guide loop. The guide loop may be a maximum of 650 ft long. When the guide loop is longer, there is a risk Automower can not follow the guide wire Lift up the cover on the charging station. 3. Insert the end of the guide wire into the lower right-hand hole on the charging station and catch it in the upper hole. 4. Secure a connector on the guide wire. 5. Connect the guide wire to the contact pin on the charging station marked G. 6. Route the cable straight under the charging station plate Automower from

37 3. Installation 7. Route the guide wire at least 7 ft straight out from the front edge of the charging plate. Maximum distance At least 12" At least 7 ft If you shall install the guide wire through a passage: Automower follows the guide wire on the same side of the wire both to and from the charging station. This means that in towards the charging station the guide wire is on the right side of the mower and away from the charging station the guide wire is on the left side of the mower. In the passage, the guide wire must be placed so that the mower has as much space to run as possible. The distance between the boundary wire and the guide wire must however be at least 12" (see the picture above). The same minimum distance (12") also applies between the guide wire and the guide wire in the passage, 8. Run the guide wire to the spot on the boundary wire where you want to make the connection. 9. Lift out the boundary wire. 10. Cut off the boundary wire using a pair of wire cutters Automower from 37

38 3. Installation 11. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire with the help of a solderless coupler: Insert the ends of the boundary wire in the right respective left-hand holes on the connector. Insert the end of the guide wire in the centre hole. Press down the button on the connector fully. 12. Staple down/bury the connector in the lawn IMPORTANT INFORMATION The function of the guide wire varies depending on how the working area appears. It is therefore recommended to test the installation with the help of the function Test OUT (3-2-5), see page Automower from

39 4. Use 4. Use 4.1 Charging a discharged battery When Automower from Husqvarna is new or has been stored for a long period the battery will not be charged and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 hours. 1. Place the Automower in the charging station. Insert the mower as far as possible. Good contact is made when both the charging strips on the mower touch the centre of the contact strips on the charging station Open the control panel cover. 3. Set the main switch to the ON position. Information about the charging process is shown on the display during the entire charging process. WARNING Read the safety instructions before you start your Automower WARNING Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades. Never put your hands or feet close to or under the body when the motor is running Automower from 39

40 4. Use 4.2 Using the timer The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result. Use the timer function (see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your Automower. For example, the quality of your lawn will improve if it is mown every other day instead of 12 hours each day. In addition, the grass benefits from resting completely during at least a three-day period once a month. 4.3 Starting the Automower 1. Press the STOP button to open the control panel cover. 2. Set the main switch to the ON position. 3. Enter the PIN code. The default setting for the theft prevention function Time lock (4-1-2) on Automower is active. The function requires the PIN code to be stated each time the main switch is moved to the ON position when this is not done correctly the mower will stop mowing after the set number of days and will not start again until the correct PIN code has been entered. The function can be deactivated or changed as required. For more information about Time lock (4-1-2), see page Close the cover. The message Starting is shown on the display. 5 beeps are heard over 2 seconds when the blade disc starts Stopping the Automower 1. Press the STOP button. The Automower stops, the blade motor stops and the control panel cover opens Automower from

41 4. Use 4.5 Restart Restart within 20 seconds 1. Close the control panel cover. The Automower starts automatically Restart after more than 20 seconds If more than 20 seconds has elapsed since the last time the STOP button or the keypad was pressed it is not possible to start the Automower by just closing the cover. To start: 1. Press the YES button. 2. Close the control panel cover Switching off the Automower 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Set the main switch to the OFF position. Always switch off the Automower using the main switch if you intend to perform maintenance or move the mower outside of the working area Automower from 41

42 4. Use 4.7 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (0.8") to MAX (2.5"). If the grass is long it is appropriate to let Automower start mowing at the MAX cutting height. Once the grass is shorter, you can gradually lower the cutting height. To adjust the cutting height: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. 2. Open the cutting height adjustment cover: Press down the catch button and then open the cover. 3. Turn the knob to the required position. The selected position is the marking on the knob that aligns with the arrow on the body. Turn clockwise to raise the cutting height. Turn anticlockwise to lower the cutting height Close the cover. Ensure that the catch button locks Automower from

43 5. Control panel 5. Control panel All forms of commands and settings for Automower from Husqvarna are made via the control panel. All functions are accessed via a number of menus. The control panel consists of a display and a keypad. All information is shown on the display and all input is done using the buttons. Main menu Commands Timer Garden Settings The main page shows the main menu, cursor, clock, selected operating mode, number of mowing hours, clock icon, program selection and battery status. The main menu is the uppermost level in the entire menu structure. The cursor shows which menu has been selected when the YES button is pressed. The clock shows the current time. The text AUTO or MAN shows which operating mode has been selected. The number of operating hours indicates the number of hours since the day of manufacture that the Automower has been in operation. The time that the Automower has spent mowing or looking for the charging station is counted as operating time. The clock icon shows when the Automower should be or is switched off by the timer, i.e. stands in the charging station or is on its way to the charging station to switch off. The program icon shows when one of the programs under the buttons A, B or C is selected. The battery status shows the remaining battery charge. Main menu Commands Timer Garden Settings Automower from 43

44 5. Control panel The keypad consists of five groups of buttons: Shortcuts, program, selection, numbers and the main switch Shortcuts 1. Home: Sends the mower to the charging station. Where it stays until the button is pressed again. The house icon is lit on the right-hand side of the display when the button is pressed. When the battery is fully charged the mower will remain in the charging station and show the message Waiting. When the Test IN (3-2-4) function (see page 57) is selected, Automower will, once it reaches the charging station, remain there until the Home button is pressed again. Move the cursor in the menu structure back to the main page. 2. Operating mode: The selected operating mode is shown on the right-hand side of the display as AUTO respective MAN. Press the button to choose between: AUTO, the normal automatic operating mode where Automower mows and charges continuously. MAN. If you select MAN and close the control panel cover when the Automower is on the lawn, it will mow until the battery is discharged. It will then stop and show the message Need manual charging. The mower must then be moved manually to the charging station and then started manually after charging. If you select MAN and close the control panel cover when the Automower is in the charging station the mower will charge completely, reverse 8" and stop. The MAN operating mode must be used when mowing secondary areas. Automower will never start to search for the charging station but continues to mow until the battery is discharged Automower from

45 5. Control panel 5.2 Programs 3. A 4. B 5. C Under the program buttons you can save sets of different settings, to reuse or to simplify the use of an Automower in several gardens. Under respective buttons there are some preset settings. You can choose to use these or change them. To change settings: Make the required settings. Save by holding down the selected button for 2 seconds, until two beeps are heard close together. If, for example, button A is pressed the message Program A changed will be shown for 2 seconds on the display. Use the saved information by quickly pressing the required button. If, for example, button A is pressed the question Use program A? will appear on the display. If YES is pressed, the Program A will be selected. The letter A is then shown on the right-hand side of the display to indicate which program is selected. 5.3 Select 6. Return arrow: Press to go back one step in the menu structure. 7. YES: Press to confirm an entry or selection. Press to start the mower if more than 20 seconds has elapsed since you last pressed a button and you want to close the control panel cover. 8. Arrow up and arrow down: Press any of the arrow buttons to browse between menus or different selections Automower from 45

46 5. Control panel 5.4 Numbers 9. Used in the menu structure to enter settings, for example, PIN code, time or exit direction. Also used to specify a number series as a shortcut to the different menus. See more about number series in Number series on page Main switch 10. Set the main switch in the ON position to start the Automower. Set the main switch in the OFF position when you are not using the mower or if you want to work on the blade disc. When the main switch is set in the OFF position the motors on the mower cannot start. When the main switch is turned ON for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which includes: selection of the language, time format, date format and four-digit PIN code, plus setting of the time and date, see page Automower from

47 6. Menu functions 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options: 6.3 Commands (1) 6.4 Timer (2) 6.5 Garden (3) 6.6 Settings (4) The numbers in brackets refer to the menu rows on the display of the Automower from Husqvarna. There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set the Automower settings via these. Main menu Commands Timer Garden Settings Browse between menus Browse through the main menu and submenus with the help of the arrow buttons. Enter values and the time with the help of the numerical buttons and confirm each selection with the YES button. Press the Return arrow to go one menu step back, and press the Home button to return directly to the main menu. Main menu Commands Timer Garden Settings Number series The selection you have made in the main menu as well as subsequent selections made in submenus are shown as a number series in the right hand corner of the display. The first number in the series refers to the selection in the main menu. The second number refers to the first sub-menu, etc. The displayed number series can consist at most of three numbers. You can use the number series as a shortcut to reach a specific function directly. For example: Press 2 2 in the main menu and the submenu Day timer is shown. The headings on the following pages include respective number series within brackets. Day timer Reset all timers Start Time 1 Stop Time 1 Start Time 2 Stop Time Submenus In some of the submenus there is a box to the right of specific rows. When this box is checked with a tick it means the function is selected. In some of the submenus there is information to the right of specific rows. This information indicates which selection has been made for the function. PIN code Time lock Stop protection Settings lock Automower from 47

48 6. Menu functions 6.2 Automower main menu, menu overview Charge, then AUTO Automower main menu Commands Timer Garden Settings Show latest faults Make factory sett. Timer override Day timer Weekend Timer Week timer Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Advanced Security Sounds Language Time and date YES NO Open Complex Normal Check loop Drive past wire Operation Keypad Reset all timers Start Time 1 Stop Time 1 Start Time 2 Stop Time 2 Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT PIN code Time lock Stop protection Settings lock Reset all timers Start Time 1 Stop Time 1 Start Time 2 Stop Time 2 Copy fr. Day Timer Area 1 Boundary delay Area 2 Guide delay Area 3 Boundary corridor Guide corridor Set time Set date Time format Date format Mon Wed Fri Sun Direction Distance Proportion Tue Thu Sat Run all Right Left Guide Reversing dist. Start angle 1 End angle 1 Start angle 2 End angle 2 Proportion first 48 Automower from

49 6. Menu functions 6.3 Commands (1) This option in the main menu allows you to access the following functions on the Automower. Charge then AUTO Charge then AUTO (1-1) in order for the Automower to drive immediately to the charging station, charge the battery and then return to the automatic operating mode. Select the function and press YES when the cursor is on Yes. Show latest faults (1-2) Commands Timer Garden Show latest faults Make factory sett. 1- to show the list of saved fault messages. Browse with the arrow buttons. The list can contain up to 20 fault messages and each message is shown with the date and time. Settings 1 Make factory settings (1-3) to restore all settings to their original values. Everything except the language, PIN code and the settings under the buttons A, B and are reset. Select the function, enter your PIN code and press YES when the cursor is on Yes. 6.4 Timer (2) The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result. Consequently, it is important to limit the operating time using the timer function if the working area is less than 0.5 acre. When Automower is allowed to mow too much, the lawn may appear flattened. Besides, the mower is subjected to unnecessary wear. The timer function is also an ideal means to control during which periods the Automower should not mow, for example, when the children are playing in the garden. When you set the timer, assume that Automower mows about 800 ft 2 per hour. Timer override (2-1) to temporarily disconnect the timer function. Day timer (2-2) Commands Timer override Day timer to set the start and stop times. Weekend timer (2-3) Timer Weekend timer to set other start and stop times for the days Friday - Sunday. Week timer (2-4) to select which days of the week the Automower should mow. Garden Settings 2 Week timer 2- Automower from 49

50 6. Menu functions Timer override (2-1) If you set the timer on your Automower you can use this function to temporarily get maximal operation from the mower. YES (2-1-1) Move the cursor to YES and press YES to turn off the timer function. Timer override Day timer YES NO 2-1- NO (2-1-2) Weekend timer Move the cursor to NO and press YES to turn on the timer function. Week timer 2-1 Day timer (2-2) It is possible to set two different start and stop times for each day. Enter the required time in hours and minutes. Reset all timers (2-2-1) To delete all set times: Select the function and press YES when the cursor is on Yes. Start time 1 (2-2-2) Stop time 1 (2-2-3) Start time 2 (2-2-4) Stop time 2 (2-2-5) Timer override Day timer Weekend timer Week timer 2-2 Weekend timer (2-3) The Weekend timer function controls the times when Automower should mow during the days, Friday - Sunday. When you do not state any times in Weekend timer, Automower will mow at the same times on these days as set for other days. Reset all timers (2-3-1) To delete all set times: Select the function and press YES when the cursor is on Yes. Start time 1 (2-3-2) Stop time 1 (2-3-3) Start time 2 (2-3-4) Stop time 2 (2-3-5) Copy from day timer (2-3-6) Press YES when asked Copy? to transfer all times set in the Day timer. Timer override Day timer Weekend timer Week timer 2-3 Reset all timers Start time 1 Stop time 1 Start time 2 Stop time Reset all timers Start time 1 Stop time 1 Start time 2 Stop time 2 Copy from day timer Automower from

51 6. Menu functions Week timer (2-4) Use the YES button to select the days you would like the Automower to mow. Timer override Mon (2-4-1) Tue (2-4-2) Wed (2-4-3) Thu (2-4-4) Fri (2-4-5) Sat (2-4-6) Day timer Weekend timer Week timer 2-4 Mon Tue Wed Fri Sat Sun Sun (2-4-7) Run all (2-4-8) Move the cursor to Run all and press YES. Then press YES again to the question All ON?. Thu Run all Garden (3) From this option in the main menu you access the driving settings. Exit angles (3-1) to set how far the Automower should reverse out of the charging station before it turns and in what direction the mower should leave the charging station. Follow loop (3-2) to guide the mower to easily reach a remote area of the garden, to make it easier to find the charging station and to control the mower s operation mode when it follows the loop. Commands Timer Garden Settings 3 Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Advanced 3- Garden shape (3-3) to tell the Automower which type of garden you have. Advanced (3-4) to check that the loop is intact or exactly where in the lawn the wire is buried and to adjust the distance over the boundary wire that Automower shall run. For examples of garden settings, see 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings on page 65. Automower from 51

52 6. Menu functions Exit angles (3-1) Normally the Automower leaves the charging station in a direction within the exit sector , where 90 is called the Start angle and 270 is called the End angle. By setting the start and end angles, you can set the direction in which Automower is to leave the charging station. The mower can be set for up to two exit sectors. If the charging station is placed in a passage it may be necessary to have two exit sectors, e.g and When you use two exit sectors, you also need to state how often the mower should leave the charging station in sector 1. This is done using the Proportion first function by stating a percentage. For example, the percentage 75 % means the mower will leave the charging station in sector 1, 75 % of the time and in sector 2, 25 % of the time. Reversing distance (3-1-1) Specify the number of centimeters you want the Automower to reverse before it turns to drive out of the charging station. The default reversing distance is 60 cm (24"). Start angle 1 (3-1-2) Specify in degrees where you want the sector/sector 1 to start. End angle 1 (3-1-3) Specify in degrees where you want the sector/sector 1 to end. Start angle 2 (3-1-4) Specify in degrees where you want the sector 2 to start. End angle 2 (3-1-5) Specify in degrees where you want the sector 2 to end. Sector 2 Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Advanced 3-1 Sector 1 Reversing dist. Start angle 1 End angle 1 Start angle 2 End angle 2 Proportion first Automower from

53 6. Menu functions Proportion first (3-1-6) When you use two exit sectors: Specify a percentage to define on how many occasions the Automower should leave the charging station in sector 1. To test the settings in Exit angles: State the value 100 % for Proportion first when sector 1 is to be tested. State the value 0 % for Proportion first when sector 2 is to be tested. Place Automower in the charging station and select the Test OUT (3-2-5) function. The mower will now leave the charging station directly according to the settings under Exit angles. Reset the Proportion first value when testing is finished. For more information about Test OUT (3-2-5), see page 57. Follow loop (3-2) These functions in this sub-menu are for situations when the mower needs to be guided to reach remote areas, to find the charging station more easily, and to control the mower's operating mode when it is following the loop. You will also find test functions here to see how different charge exit settings work and how the mower finds its way into the charging station. Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Advanced 3-2 Test OUT 3-2- Follow loop out (3-2-1) This function means that Automower can be set to follow the boundary wire away from the charging station to reach a more remote area of the garden. This function is very useful in gardens where the front and back are joined by a passage where the charging station cannot be placed. When this function is activated Automower will follow the boundary wire away from the charging station in the set direction. It will start mowing when it reaches the area Automower from 53

54 6. Menu functions Up to three remote areas can be activated: Area 1, Area 2 and Area 3. Three values need to be stated to activate an area: Follow loop out Follow loop in Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Corridor width Test IN Direction Specify to the right or left, depending on which direction the area lies from the charging station. The direction is set looking from the charging station in the approach direction of the mower. In the above example the direction is to the Left. When a guide wire is installed the direction can be specified as the guide wire. The mower will then follow the guide wire instead of the boundary wire. Distance Specify the number of meters along the boundary wire or guide wire from the charging station to the place in the remote area where the mower is to turn out from the boundary wire and start mowing irregularly. Tip! Use the Test OUT (3-2-5) function (see page 57) to find out how far it is to the remote area. The distance, stated in meters, will appear on the mower display. Proportion Specify a value for how often of the occasions Automower leaves the charging station it should follow the loop out to the remote area. For example the value 20 % means that in 20 % of the occasions Automower leaves the charging station, it does it in the direction to the remote area. In the remaining 80 % of the occasions the mower leaves the charging station according to the setting made for its function Exit angles (3-1). If a value of 20 % is specified for Area 1 and 10 % for Area 2, the remaining 70 % is allocated to the selection under Exit angles (3-1). Test OUT Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Direction Distance Proportion Direction Distance Proportion Right Left Guide 54 Automower from

55 6. Menu functions Follow loop in (3-2-2) This function is used to control how Automower searches for the charging station. Automower always starts the search for the charging station in an irregular search method. In some gardens this is not sufficient for the mower to quickly find the charging station. The search can then be epitomized using the Follow loop in function. When the mower still can not find the charging station after a specific period of irregular searching, it also starts to search for the guide wire and after a further period also the boundary wire to follow one of them into the charging station instead. This time is stated in minutes, and delays searching for the guide wire and boundary wire. The delay time can be adapted to the shape of the garden in the Follow loop in function. Automower has a default delay setting of 7 minutes for the guide wire and 11 minutes for the boundary wire. A delay of 99 minutes means that the function is deactivated. If both search methods are to be activated, it is possible for example to set 5 minutes for Guide delay and 9 minutes for Boundary delay. Automower then searches irregularly for 5 minutes and then searches for the guide wire for 4 minutes. If by this time it has not found the wire, the mower will now search for both the boundary wire and guide wire. If it is not suitable in the installation to follow the boundary wire, 99 minutes should be specified as the delay for the boundary wire. It is of course possible to specify the same delay time for both the guide wire and boundary wire, e.g. 5 minutes. Automower then searches irregularly for 5 minutes and when it does not find the charging station, it continues to search either by following the guide wire or the boundary wire, depending on which one it reaches first. Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Advanced 3-2 Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT Boundary delay Guide delay Automower from 55

56 6. Menu functions Corridor width (3-2-3) The Corridor width setting defines the distances from the mower's path to the boundary wire or the guide wire when following these to/from the charging station. The area beside the wires used by the mower is called the Corridor. A low corridor width value represents a narrow corridor while a high value represents a wide corridor. With a narrow corridor the Automower always runs close to the boundary wire respective guide wire. With a wide corridor the Automower varies how it runs, i.e. close to and further from the boundary wire respective guide wire. Corridor width is a relative distance and is stated on a scale from 0 to 20. The lower the Corridor width value the closer Automower follows the boundary wire and/or guide wire. Different corridor widths can be set for the boundary wire and guide wire.the default setting on Automower is set to a value of 6 for both the boundary wire and guide wire. The higher the stated Corridor width value, the less risk there is of tracks forming. However, a high corridor value means that Automower may find it difficult to enter passages. A garden with large open areas should have a wide Corridor, i.e. a high Corridor width value. A garden with passages should have a narrow Corridor, i.e. a low value for the Corridor width. When the value is set to 0 for the Corridor width, Automower will run along the boundary wire, which means it will run with half the mower inside the loop and half the mower outside. As there are often flower beds, hedges and walls along with the boundary wire Corridor width 0 is not normally recommended. Should you still like to state this value, the boundary wire must lay 16" from solid objects instead of the normal 14". Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT Corridor Boundary corridor Guide corridor IMPORTANT INFORMATION The distance at which the mower follows the boundary wire varies depending on how the working area appears. You should perform some tests to find the highest possible Corridor width. Use the Test IN (3-2-4) function to try different values. 56 Automower from

57 6. Menu functions Test IN (3-2-4) The Test IN (3-2-4) function is used to test how Automower finds its way into the charging station. Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT When the function is selected, the mower will directly follow the boundary wire or guide wire, depending on which one is found first, in to the charging station. If there is a passage and the mower can not run through it, the Corridor width value is set too high. The adjacent picture shows how an Automower negotiates a passage when a value of 5 is set for the Corridor width, but not when a value of 6 is set. IMPORTANT INFORMATION When Test IN (3-2-4) is used, the house icon on the display will come on and the mower will remain in the charging station. Press the Home button to return to operations Test OUT (3-2-5) The Test OUT (3-2-5) function is used to try different charge exit settings and to find out how far it is from the charging station to a remote area. To test the settings for Follow loop out (3-2-1): State the value 100 % for Proportion for the remote area to be tested. Place Automower in the charging station and select Test OUT (3-2-5). The mower will now leave the charging station directly according to the stated direction and start mowing after the stated distance. Reset the Proportion value when testing is finished. Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT Automower from 57

58 6. Menu functions To find out the distance from the charging station to a remote area: State a distance that easily exceeds the true distance. The maximum distance that can be stated is 500 meters (1640 ft). State the value 100 % for Proportion for the area to which the distance is to be measured. Place Automower in the charging station and select Test OUT (3-2-5). The mower will now leave the charging station directly according to the stated direction. The distance will be shown on the display, stated in meters, as the mower runs. Stop the mower after the required distance and read the distance. Reset the Proportion value when testing is finished. Garden shape (3-3) The Automower can be set according to three garden shapes: Open, Normal and Complex. This setting affects how the Automower covers a working area when it mows. Above all it influences the turning angles and how often the mower changes direction. The Open setting optimizes the pattern of movement for an open garden. If the garden contains a lot of small areas linked with passages a better function will be obtained with the Complex setting. Select: Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Advanced 3-3 Open Normal Complex 3-3- Open (3-3-1) for an open lawn area with few obstacles and no passages. Normal (3-3-2) for an average number of obstacles and/or passages. Complex (3-3-3) for a large lawn area and large number of obstacles and/or passages. 58 Automower from

59 6. Menu functions Advanced (3-4) Check loop (3-4-1) This function allows you to check the mower s signal reception from the boundary wire, and to determine exactly where in the lawn the boundary wire is routed. The sensor used for this function sits concealed directly under the catch button for the cutting height adjustment cover. The sensor detects the position of the Automower in relation to the loop. Inside, Outside or No loop signal are shown on the display. If the mower is inside the loop, Inside is shown, etc. If the mower is set with sound on, a constant beep is also heard when the mower is outside and a pulsating beep when it cannot detect a signal. If the mower is inside the loop no beep is heard. To: Check the signal reception: Move the cursor to Check loop and press YES. Find wire: Move the Automower over the outer edge of the working area and select Check loop. Repeat until you find the boundary between Inside and Outside. You now know where the wire is. Drive past wire (3-4-2) The front of the Automower always passes the boundary wire by a specific distance before the mower turns. The default distance is 27 cm (11"), but this can be changed if required. The minimum value is 15 cm (6") and the maximum value is 50 cm (20"). To adjust the distance: Move the cursor to Drive past wire and press YES. Now specify the number of centimeters you want the Automower to pass the boundary wire. Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Advanced 3-4 Exit angles Follow loop Garden shape Advanced 3-4 Check loop Drive past wire Check loop Drive past wire Automower from 59

60 6. Menu functions 6.6 Settings (4) From this option in the main menu you access the settings. Security (4-1) to make settings concerning the PIN code, stop protection, settings lock and alarms. The PIN code must be specified for the Security menu to be shown. Sounds (4-2) to activate/deactivate audio messages for mower activities and to set the sound level for the keypad. Language (4-3) to select the menu language. Time and date (4-4) to set the current time and day as well as the required time and date format. Commands Timer Garden Settings 4 Security Sounds Language Time and date 4- Security (4-1) PIN code (4-1-1) Via this function you can change your PIN code at any time. To change the PIN code: Move the cursor to PIN code and press YES. Place the Automower in the charging station. Enter the new PIN code and press YES. Enter the same code again to confirm, and press YES. When the PIN code has been changed, the message PIN code changed is displayed for a few seconds. The Security menu will then appear again. Time lock (4-1-2) This function partly involves the Automower stopping to mow after a predetermined number of days and not continuing until the correct PIN code has been entered, and partly that the PIN code must be entered when the main switch is set to the ON position. The default setting on Automower is 30 days, but can be changed as required. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Time lock is the most important theft-prevention function. Accordingly, it is recommended to have this activated. Security Sounds Language Time and date PIN code Time lock Stop protection Settings lock PIN code Time lock Stop protection Settings lock Number of days OFF days 60 Automower from

61 6. Menu functions To: Activate: Move the cursor to Time lock and press YES. Now move the cursor to Number of days and press YES. Specify how many days you would like the Automower to mow before it requests the PIN code. Finish by pressing YES. When the selected number of days has elapsed, the Automower completes mowing and charges the battery. The message Enter PIN code is then shown on the display. You then enter your code and press YES. Automower will now request the PIN-code each time the main switch is switched to ON. Deactivate: Move the cursor to Time lock and press YES. Now move the cursor to OFF and press YES. Stop protection (4-1-3) This function means that the first number of the PIN code must be specified within 10 seconds after the STOP button has been pressed. If the correct number is not entered after three attempts, the alarm sounds. The alarm can then be stopped by entering the complete PIN code. PIN code Time lock Stop protection ON OFF _min IMPORTANT INFORMATION Settings lock The alarm can be activated on the mower using the Stop protection function. It is recommended that this function is used To: Activate: Move the cursor to Stop protection and press YES. Select ON to activate and press YES. Then specify for how long the alarm should sound, by answer the question Duration of alarm?. Deactivate: Move the cursor to Stop protection and press YES. Select OFF to deactivate and press YES. When you select OFF, the alarm function is also deactivated. Automower from 61

62 6. Menu functions Settings lock (4-1-4) This function prevents any one who does not know the PIN-code from changing any of the settings. It also prevents the A, B or C programs from being selected or saved. To: Activate: Move the cursor to Settings lock and press YES. Now select ON to activate. Deactivate: Move the cursor to Settings lock and press YES. Now select OFF to deactivate the function. PIN code Time lock Stop protection Settings lock ON OFF Sounds (4-2) A number of audio messages are used to indicate what the Automower is currently doing. Security Operation Sounds Language Keypad 4-2- Time and date 4-2 Operation (4-2-1) To activate: Move the cursor to Operation and press YES. Select ON and press YES. To deactivate: Move the cursor to Operation and press YES. Select OFF and press YES. 5 beeps are heard over 2 seconds when the blade disc starts. This sound can not be deactivated. Operation Keypad ON OFF Keypad (4-2-2) Different sound levels can be set for the keypad. To activate: Move the cursor to Keypad and press YES. Select LOW or HIGH and press YES. To deactivate: Move the cursor to Keypad and press YES. Select OFF and press YES. Operation Keypad OFF LOW HIGH 62 Automower from

63 6. Menu functions Sound Significance 2 beeps/10 seconds Charging 5 beeps over 2 seconds Starting blade disc 3 beeps/second Fault message One long beep Short click sound Muffled long beep Blade disc blocked A button on the keypad has been pressed Incorrect input The STOP button is pressed and the mower is manually removed from the charging station while charging. Short double beep A change to the setting has been made The STOP button is pressed and the mower is manually inserted in the charging station. Language (4-3) Using this function you can change the language selection you made when the Automower was first started. To select the language: Move the cursor to Language and press YES. Now move the cursor to the required language and press YES. Security Sounds Language Time and date 4-3 Automower from 63

64 6. Menu functions Time and date (4-4) Using this function you can change the time and date on the Automower. Security You can also change the format selections you made when the Automower was first started via this function. Sounds Set time Set time (4-4-1) Language Set date Move the cursor to Set time and press YES. Now enter the correct time and finish with YES. Time and date Time format Set date (4-4-2) Move the cursor to Set date and press YES. Now enter the correct date and finish with YES. Time format (4-4-3) 4-4 Date format 4-4- Move the cursor to Time format and press YES. Move the cursor to the required time format: 12h or 24h. Finish by pressing YES. Date format (4-4-4) Move the cursor to Date format and press YES. Move the cursor to the required date format: YY-MM-DD (year-month-day), MM-DD-YY (month-day-year) or DD-MM-YY (day-month-year). Finish by pressing YES. 64 Automower from

65 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings The behavior of the mower is controlled by the settings that are made. Adapting the mower's garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for the Automower from Husqvarna to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result. Different gardens require different settings. A number of garden examples and proposed installations and settings are presented on the following pages. Functions where the settings deviate from the mower s default settings are shown in bold. For further and more detailed information about the different settings, see chapter 6. Menu functions on page 47. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The default setting for Automower has been chosen to work on as many different gardens as possible. The settings only need to be adjusted when special installation conditions exist, for example, narrow passages. Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.1 acre. No guide wire is necessary. The mower s default settings do not need to be changed. Timer: Operating time of 5 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector Search method: Irregular. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Automower from 65

66 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.5 acre. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector Search method: Irregular and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Boundary wire Area: 0.5 acre. A number of islands and a steep slope along the boundary wire. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower is never permitted to follow the boundary wire. Corridor width: Guide wire Area: 0.15 acre. L-shaped garden with the charging station placed in the large open area. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 8 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector Search method: Irregular and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Boundary wire Automower from

67 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.15 acre. L-shaped garden with the charging station placed in the narrow area. There are two islands. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 8 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: Sector and Sector Proportion first 10 %. Search method: Irregular. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower is never permitted to follow the boundary wire. Corridor width: Area: 0.17 acre. U-shaped garden with the charging station placed on one of the large open areas. Guide wire recommended through the passage. Timer: Operating time of 10 hours per day. Garden shape: Normal. Exit angles: One sector Follow loop out: Direction Guide, Distance 25 meters (80 ft) and Proportion 30 %. Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in. Delay: Guide wire 4 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower is never permitted to follow the boundary wire. Corridor width: Guide wire Area: 0.20 acre. Rectangular garden with the charging station placed by an island. A large part of the boundary wire is routed on a slope that is steeper than 10 %. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 10 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower is never permitted to follow the boundary wire. Corridor width: Guide wire Automower from 67

68 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.12 acre. There are several islands. No guide wire is necessary. The mower s default settings do not need to be changed. Timer: Operating time of 7 hours per day. Garden shape: Open. Exit angles: One sector Search method: Irregular. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Area: 0.25 acre. There is one small island. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 14 hours per day. Garden shape: Normal. Exit angles: One sector Follow loop out: Direction to the Left, Distance 20 m (65 ft) and Proportion 25 %. Search method: Irregular and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Area: 0.37 acre. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Garden shape: Complex. Exit angles: One sector Follow loop out: Area 1; Direction Guide, Distance 40 m (130 ft) and Proportion 20 %. Area 2; Direction left, Distance 50 m (165 ft) and Proportion 40 %. Search method: Irregular, Follow guide wire in and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide wire 4 minutes and boundary wire 20 minutes. Corridor width: Guide wire 2, boundary wire Automower from

69 7. Garden example - proposed installation and settings Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.3 acre. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 19 hours per day. Garden shape: Complex. Exit angles: One sector Follow loop out: Direction Guide, Distance 40 m (130 ft) and Proportion 15 %. Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in. Delay: Guide wire 7 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower is never permitted to follow the boundary wire. Corridor width: Guide wire Automower from 69

70 8. Maintenance 8. Maintenance Check and clean the Automower from Husqvarna regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For further information on cleaning, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 72. During the initial period Automower is used the blade disc, skid plate and blades should be checked once a week. If the amount of wear during this period has been low, the inspection interval can be increased. It is important that the blade disc rotates easily. In addition the skid plate should rotate easily in relation to the blade disc. The edges of the blades should not be damaged. The service life of the blades depends on: Operating time and size of the working area. Type of grass. Type of soil. The presence of objects such as cones, windfalls, toys, tools, stones, roots and the like. The service life can vary greatly, but is normally 2-4 weeks of operation over areas larger than 0.25 acre and longer in smaller areas. To replace the blades, see 8.6 Replacing the blades on page 73. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Working with dull blades gives a poorer mowing result. The edges of the grass are not cut clean and more energy is needed resulting in the Automower not mowing such a large area. 70 Automower from

71 8. Maintenance 8.1 Battery The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life span of 1-3 years. Battery life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours per day the Automower is used. A long season or many hours of use per day, means that the battery must be replaced more regularly. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Charge the battery fully at the end of the season before winter storage. 8.2 Winter storage Automower Automower must be carefully cleaned before winter storage. This is best left to your dealer. Charge the battery fully before winter storage. Turn the main switch to the OFF position. Store the mower indoors, horizontally on all four wheels and preferably in the original packaging Charging station If possible store the charging station, transformer and low voltage cable indoors. The boundary wire can be left in the ground. If the charging station is taken in you should protect the ends of the boundary wire from moisture by placing them, for example, in a tin with anhydrous grease. If indoor storage is not possible the boundary wire should remain connected. The charging station should remain connected to the mains supply. 8.3 Service Take your Automower to a dealer for a service before winter storage. During a service the dealer can perform careful cleaning and at the same time test the mower s functions and components. If new functions have been added during the year your dealer can also load Automower with new software. Automower from 71

72 8. Maintenance 8.4 After winter storage Check whether the Automower, contact strips or charging strips need to be cleaned before using. If the charging or contact strips appear to be burnt, clean them using fine grade emery cloth. Check that the mower s time and date are correct. 8.5 Cleaning It is important to keep Automower clean. A very dirty mower tackles slopes poorly. Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the Automower. We recommended a spray bottle with water Underframe and blade disc 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. 2. Wear protective gloves Lift the Automower onto its side. 4. Clean the blade disc and underframe using, e.g. a dish-brush. At the same time, check that the blade disc rotates freely in relation to the motor support, directly above. Check also that the skid plate rotates freely in relation to the blade disc. If long blades of grass or other objects work their way in this can brake the blade disc and/or skid plate. Even a slight braking effect leads to a higher consumption of energy and longer mowing times, and at the worst will prevent the mower from being able to mow a large lawn. If more thorough cleaning is necessary the skid plate, and possibly the blade disc, must be dismantled. If necessary, contact your dealer Automower from

73 8. Maintenance Chassis Clean both the top and underside of the chassis. Remove grass that has collected between the chassis and body. Brush or wipe with a damp cloth. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not use running water when cleaning. Wheels Clean around the front and rear wheels and around the front wheel suspension. Body Use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body. If the body is very dirty it may be necessary to use a soap solution or washing-up liquid. 8.6 Replacing the blades WARNING Always use original blades and screws when replacing. Only replacing the blades and reusing the screw can result in the screw wearing during mowing and shearing off. The blades can then be thrown out and cause serious injury. There are three blades on the Automower, which are screwed into the blade disc. The blades have two edges to ensure a longer service life. The blade disc rotates alternately to the left and alternately to the right. All three blades and screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a balanced mowing system Automower from 73

74 8. Maintenance To replace the blades: 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. 2. Wear protective gloves Turn the Automower upside down. 4. Rotate the skid plate so that its hole aligns with the screw for the blade. 5. Unscrew the blade. Use a straight slot or cross-tip screwdriver Pry apart the skid plate and blade disc a little and remove the blade and screw. 7. Screw tight the new blade. 74 Automower from

75 9. Trouble shooting 9. Trouble shooting 9.1 Fault messages A number of fault messages are listed below that can be shown on the Automower from Husqvarna. If another message than those listed is shown, contact your dealer. Fault message Cause Action Left wheel motor blocked Right wheel motor blocked Blade disc blocked No loop signal Trapped Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel. Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel. Grass or other object has wrapped around the blade disc. The transformer is not connected to the mains supply or its miniature circuit-breaker has tripped. Boundary wire broken. This may be due to the boundary wire being routed in the wrong direction around an island, which blanks out the signal. If this occurs in isolated areas it may be due to interference from metallic objects (perimeter fence, reinforcement bar) or buried cables in the vicinity. Automower has got caught in something. Check the drive wheel and remove the grass or other object. Check the drive wheel and remove the grass or other object. Check the blade disc and remove the grass or other object. Check the wall socket connection and whether the miniature circuit-breaker has tripped. Reset the miniature circuit-breaker by removing the transformer s power cord from the wall socket, wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the power cord in the wall socket again. Check the signal given by the LED on the charging station. If it flashes the loop is damaged. Repair the broken cable using an original waterproof coupler, part number Check that the boundary wire has been routed correctly. Try moving the boundary wire. Free the Automower and rectify the reason for it getting trapped. Automower from 75

76 9. Trouble shooting Fault message Cause Action Outside working area Low battery voltage Wrong PIN code No drive No contact in charging station Charging station blocked Stuck in charging station Upside down Needs manual charging If this occurs in isolated areas it may be due to interference from metallic objects (perimeter fence, reinforcement bar) or buried cables in the vicinity. The working area slopes too much. The boundary wire has been routed the wrong way around an island. The boundary wire is too close to the edge of the working area. Automower cannot find the charging station. The battery is spent. Wrong PIN code has been entered. Three attempts are permitted, the keypad is then blocked for five minutes. Automower has got caught in something. The Automower makes poor contact with the contact strips in the charging station. The contact between the charging strips and contact strips may be poor and the Automower has made a number of charging attempts. An object is obstructing the Automower. An object is preventing the Automower from reversing out of the charging station. The Automower leans too much or has turned over. The Automower is set in MAN operating mode. Try moving the boundary wire. Check that the boundary wire has been routed correctly. Check that the boundary wire has been routed in accordance with the installation instructions. Check that the boundary wire has been routed correctly. Change the search settings according to the Follow loop in (3-2-2) on page 55. Change the position of the charging station. Expected life is 1-3 years. Contact your dealer to replace the battery. Enter the correct PIN code. Free the mower and rectify the reason for the lack of drive. If it is due to wet grass, wait until the lawn has dried before using the mower. Check that the Automower has docked correctly in the charging station. Place the Automower in the charging station and check that the charging strips and contact strips make good contact. Remove the object. Remove the object. Turn the mower the right way up. This behavior is normal; no action required. 76 Automower from

77 9. Trouble shooting 9.2 Trouble shooting guide If your Automower does not work correctly, follow the trouble shooting guide below. If the fault persists; contact your dealer. Symptom Cause Action Uneven mowing results Automower runs at the wrong time The Automower vibrates Automower runs, but the blade disc does not rotate The mower mows for shorter periods than usual between charges Both the mowing and charging times are shorter than usual Automower works too few hours per day. Working area too large. Dull blades. Long grass in relation to the set cutting height. Accumulation of grass by the blade disc or around the motor shaft. The Automower clock needs to be set. The start and stop times for mowing are incorrect. Unbalanced blade disc or damaged blades. The Automower is looking for the charging station. Grass or a foreign object is blocking the blade disc or skid plate. This behavior is normal in high temperatures (gradually increasing above 25 C). Increase the mowing time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49. Try limiting the working area or extending the working time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49. Replace all the blades and screws so that the rotating parts are balanced. Increase the cutting height and then successively lower. Check that the skid plate and blade disc rotate easily. If not, the skid plate and perhaps the blade disc must be removed and the grass and foreign objects removed. See 8.5 Cleaning on page 72. Set the clock, see Time and date (4-4) on page 64. Adjust the start and stop time settings for mowing, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49. Inspect the blades and screws and replace them if necessary. No action. The blade disc does not rotate when the mower is searching for the charging station. Dismantle and clean the skid plate and blade disc. No action. Automower from 77

78 10. Technical data 10. Technical data Data Automower from Husqvarna Dimensions Length 28" Width 21.7" Height 11.8" Weight 19 lbs Electrical system Battery Transformer Power consumption NiMH special battery 18V / 2.2Ah (40Wh) 120V / 24V Maximum 20 kwh/month in a working area of 0.5 acre Noise emissions Measured noise level Guaranteed noise level 63 db(a) 69 db(a) Mowing Mowing system Three, pivoted cutting knife blades Cutting height 0.8" - 2.5" Cutting width 8" Working capacity 0.5 acre 11. Environmental information The symbol on the Automower from Husqvarna or its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Automower from

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81 12. Index 12. Index A Advanced...59 Alarm...61 Arrow down...45 Arrow up...45 AUTO...44 Automower More than one in a garden...17 One in several gardens...17 Technical data...78 What s what...11 Automower runs at the wrong time...77 Automower runs, but the blade disc does not rotate.77 B Battery Battery status...43 Change...71 Charging... 23, 39 Maintenance...71 Blade disc blocked...75 Blade disc, maintenance... 70, 72 Blades...12 Blades, maintenance...70 Blades, replace...73 Body, maintenance...73 Both the mowing and charging times are shorter than usual...77 Boundaries of working area...24 Boundary delay...55 Boundary wire Boundaries... 24, 26 Checking...59 Connecting...31 Connecting the guide wire to the boundary wire.38 Delay...55 Find wire...59 Installation...23 Presentation...10 Routed towards charging station...30 Secondary areas...26 Slope...28 Solderless coupler...31 Bushes...26 Buttons Keypad...44 Main switch...46 STOP button...14 C Capacity Automower...12 Change battery...71 Change cutting height...42 Change PIN code...60 Charge then AUTO...49 Charging Battery... 23, 39 Charging station Boundary wire...31 Connect low voltage cable...22 Guide wire...36 Installation...19 Installation and connection...21 Irregular search...15 Link to Automower...34 Passages...21 Positioning...19 Presentation...10 Search by Follow guide wire...16 Search by Follow loop in...16 Search for...15 Winter storage...71 Charging station blocked...76 Chassis, Maintenance...73 Check loop...59 Check the installation...33 Cleaning Automower...72 Blade disc...72 Body...73 Chassis...73 Underframe...72 Wheels...73 Clock...43 Clock icon...43 Commands...49 Complex garden shape...58 Connecting Boundary wire...31 Guide wire...36 Low voltage cable...22 Connector...32, 36 Control panel...43 Automatic operating mode...44 Battery status...43 Clock...43 Clock icon...43 Cursor...43 Home button...44 Keypad...44 Main menu...47 Main switch...46 Manual operating mode...44 Numbers...46 Operating mode...44 Program icon...43 Programs...45 Select...45 Shortcuts...44 Corridor...56 Corridor width...56 Cursor...43 Cutting height...42 D Date...64 Date format...64 Day timer...50 Direction in Follow loop out...54 Distance in Follow loop out...54 Ditch...24 Drive past wire...59 Automower from 81

82 12. Index E Earth fault-breaker...20 End angle...52 Exit angles...52 Exit sector...52 F Factory settings Automower...49 Fault messages...49, 75 Fault symptom...77 Flat path...25 Flower beds...26 Follow loop...53 Follow loop in...16, 55 Boundary delay...55 Guide wire delay...55 Follow loop out...53 G Garden...51 Advanced settings...59 Check loop...59 Corridor width...56 Drive past wire...59 Exit angles...52 Follow loop...53 Follow loop in...55 Follow loop out...53 Garden shape...58 Settings...51 Garden example...65 Garden settings...65 Garden shape...58 Guide wire...16, 34 Delay...55 Installation...34 Guide wire delay...55 H Home...44 I Installation Boundaries of working area...24 Boundary wire...23 Boundary wire on a slope...28 Boundary wire routed towards charging station..30 Charging station...19 Checking...33 Garden example...65 Guide wire...34 Low voltage cable...20 Planning...18 Preparations...19 Step by step...18 Transformer...20 Islands Secondary areas...26 Within the working area...26 K Keypad...44, 62 L Language Left wheel motor blocked Link Automower to charging station Low battery voltage Low voltage cable Connect to charging station Connect to transformer Installation M Main menu...43, 47, 48 Commands Garden Settings Timer Main switch Maintenance Battery Blade disc Blades Body Chassis Cleaning Safety Instructions... 9 Service Underframe Wheels MAN Menu functions Commands Garden Settings Timer Menu overview Menus Browse between Submenus The Main menu More than one Automower in a garden Movement pattern Automower N Needs manual charging No contact in charging station No drive No loop signal Normal garden shape Number buttons O Obstacles One Automower in several gardens Open garden shape Operating hours Operating mode Outside Overview menus Automower from

83 12. Index P Passages Charging station...21 Exit sector...52 When mowing...27 When searching...27 PIN code...60 Pools of water...25 Positioning Charging station...19 Positioning transformer...20 Preparations Installation...19 Program buttons...45 Program icon...43 Programs...45 Proportion first...53 Proportion in Follow loop out...54 R Remote area...53 Replace blades...73 Reset factory settings Automower...49 Restart...41 Restart Automower...41 Return arrow...45 Reversing distance...52 Right wheel motor blocked...75 S Safety Instructions...8 Maintenance...9 Transport...9 Use...8 Search for charging station Follow guide wire...16 Follow loop in...16 Irregular...15 Search method...15 Follow guide wire...16 Follow loop in...16 Irregular...15 Secondary areas, Boundary wire...26 Security...60 PIN code...60 Settings lock...62 Stop protection...61 Time lock...60 Select buttons...45 Sensors...13 Service...71 Settings...60 Advanced...59 Check loop...59 Corridor width...56 Date...64 Day timer...50 Drive past wire...59 Exit angles...52 Exit sector...52 Follow loop...53 Follow loop in...55 Follow loop out...53 Garden...51 Garden example...65 Garden shape...58 Language...63 PIN code...60 Proportion first...53 Reversing distance...52 Security...60 Settings lock...62 Sounds...62 Stop protection...61 Time...64 Time lock...60 Timer...49 Timer override...50 Week timer...51 Weekend timer...50 Settings lock...62 Several gardens and one Automower...17 Shortcuts Control panel...44 Menus...47 Show latest faults...49 Signal reception Check...59 Skid plate, maintenance...70 Sleep mode Automower...14 Slope Installation boundary wire...28 Solderless coupler...38 Sounds...62 Square mode cutting...15 Standby Automower...14 Start angle...52 Start Automower...40 Start-up sequence...14, 34 Stones...26 Stop Automower...40 STOP button...14 Stop protection...61 Stuck in charging station...76 Submenus...47 Switch off Automower...41 Symbols Automower...6 Operator s manual...7 Symptom cause and action...77 T Technical data...78 Test in...57 Test out...57 The Automower vibrates...77 The mower mows for shorter periods than usual between charges...77 Theft-prevention Stop protection...61 Time lock...60 Thunder...12 Time and date...64 Time format...64 Time lock...60 Timer...49 Day timer...50 Override...50 Use...40 Automower from 83

84 12. Index Week timer...51 Weekend timer...50 Timer override...50 Transformer...20 Connect low voltage cable...22 Installation...20 Positioning...20 Presentation...10 Transport Safety instructions...9 Trapped...75 Trees...26 Trouble shooting...75 Trouble Shooting Guide symptom...77 U Underframe...72 Uneven mowing results...77 Upside down...76 Use Change cutting height...42 Safety instructions...8 Use Automower...39 Use the timer...40 W Wall socket...20 Week timer...51 Weekend timer...50 What s what Automower...11 Wheels, Maintenance...73 Winter storage...71 Working area Boundaries...24, 26 Working method Automower...13 Wrong PIN code...76 Y YES button Automower from

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